Sr Accountant

Required - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.

Preferred - Master’s degree in business administration (MBA).

Required - 3 years of related experience.
 
Certifications

Preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facility locations and work various hours, such as nights, weekends, etc.

• Provides guidance and training to accounting staff.

• Analyzes various budget expense items, identifies reconciling items, and identifies internal controls needed.

• Supervises the maintenance of various system files used in departmental reporting and cost allocation systems.

• Produces and disseminates departmental financial statements.

• Acts as a liaison between finance and operations and guides other accountants in the same function by providing direction and prioritizing departmental requests.

• Provides research and education to departmental leadership regarding departmental financial transactions.

• Reviews monthly departmental financial statements prior to dissemination and facilitates corrective action if necessary.

• Participates in special financial projects and composes various ad hoc financial reports as required by management.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.